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The Serene Skyway Retreat

Vacation home in Windsor Locks with kitchen and balcony

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Living area
Dining
Private kitchen
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Windsor Locks, CT
  • Place, Connecticut River
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Six Flags New England
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, MGM Springfield
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bath

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Ground Floor Half Bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

The Serene Skyway Retreat

Stay at the Skyway for your fast and easy commute in and out of Bradley International Airport and your resting spot equidistant between Hartford, CT and Springfield, MA. Your Connecticut and Massachusetts convenient gateway to business, recreation and travel, close to everything when you stay at this centrally-located place.

Please note this property has a separate bedroom and bathroom with private entry in the basement to which your party does not have access.
✅ This property has special local compliance requirements which include a signed rental agreement, ID verification, and a security hold of $1000 (which is not a traditional security deposit, just a pending transaction). As an optional alternative to the security hold, you may opt in to purchase a non-refundable damage waiver provided by a third-party insurance company. The optional damage waiver is $50 for stays up to 10 nights, with an additional $2 per day for stays longer than 10 nights. Damage waiver purchases are optional.

To make this process easy for you, we use a secure and very simple, app-free platform called Happy Guest. It is not an app, and you do not have to sign up for an account - it’s a safe and secure website. It also gives you a guest portal with all the info about the home and all of my favorite local spots.

If you have any questions, just message us anytime! Happy to help!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 3 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
✅ This property has special local compliance requirements which include a signed rental agreement, ID verification, and a security hold of $1000

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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About the neighborhood

Windsor Locks

Windsor Locks is home to this vacation home. Some of the area's popular attractions include Six Flags New England and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Connecticut Trolley Museum and Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden are also worth visiting.
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Windsor Locks, CT

What's nearby

  • Connecticut River - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Six Flags New England - 11 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Connecticut Convention Center - 16 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame - 18 min drive - 22.1 km
  • MGM Springfield - 18 min drive - 22.5 km

Getting around

  • Windsor Locks Station - 13 min drive
  • Bradley Intl. Airport (BDL) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yarde Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Luppoleto Brewing Co. - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sofia's Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Serene Skyway Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at The Serene Skyway Retreat?

As of Dec 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Serene Skyway Retreat on Dec 29, 2025 start from $243.44, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Serene Skyway Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Serene Skyway Retreat?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Serene Skyway Retreat located?

Situated in Windsor Locks, this vacation home is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Connecticut River and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Broad Brook Brewing. Connecticut Fire Museum and Connecticut Trolley Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Apex A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pretty house. Great host. Enjoyable stay. Will definitely consider renting it out again, if the opportunity arises..
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and Thoughtful accommodations

This stay was excellent. Full of comfortable amenities. The host made us feel very welcome. My kids enjoyed the selection of video games. This was an excellent experience!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zarghona S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Windsor Locks- Sweet getaway. home sway from home

This home was perfect for my family, friends and I. Very accommodating and cozy. Quiet, safe location. close to stores and Bradley International Airport.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very well staged. Smart TV’s in every room. Quiet, safe area. Comfortable bed. It was perfect for my short stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family weekend

Came in to town to celebrate family, couldn’t have gone any better. We were afforded an early check in and an extended checkout that aligned beautifully with our flights. This house is warm and welcoming offers the niceties of home. Clean. Nicely decorated and conveniently located near the airport. I’ll definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute house on a cul-de-sac

We had a short week in Windsor Locks. We used this as a "home base" and drove to places an hour or two away each day, including Boston. We arrived late on our check in day. All the lights in the house were on, making it easy to find our way around rather than bumbling in the dark and I appreciated that. The provided door code let us right in.The house was clean. It had a smart television in every room so you can log into your Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, etc. accounts. Each room had a window a/c. A few games are in the living room. My family enjoyed playing a game of scrabble on the custom scrabble table.I had to ding the accuracy of the listing a star because it said 2 bathrooms when it is really only 1.5 baths. The bathroom on the lower level does not have a tub or shower.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tom L.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

A few glitches

The reservation process was good with quick communication. The location was very convenient to the airport. The property was nice and clean. However when were arrived at the check-in time the property was not ready. We had to wait outside for one hour until finish. We first noticed they were rather low on toilet paper and there was like two paper towels left. None of the closets had any hangers to hang clothes. The next morning we were woke up br a solar installation company knocking at the door for installing panels on the roof. We were not informed of this. They had to contac the property manager who I talked to. They had to access the attic through the master bedroom. A good part of the rest of the day was ladders and people going up and down and pounding noises. Worker asked to use the bathroom and plugs to charge equipment. None of this should occur while visitors are there. Hopefully this is just a short term issue but they should also make sure the unit has ample supplies and hangers to hang clothes
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Scott H.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
This was absolutely the worse experience on all travels with Vrbo’s. I came in town for my son’s wedding and had my parents flying in as well. When I first arrived, I could not access to get in. Code worked, but someone locked door. I walked around home to see if there was another way in. Basement door was open so went in, all of a sudden a woman said who’s here, I am in bathroom. Thought I was scammed at this point, so called host. Come to find out there is a tenant that lives in basement and has access to upstairs if that latch is not slid over locked. That put me and that tenant in a bad position. Then, there is nothing including toilet paper, so make sure you come prepared with everything. I have never had that happen before Then, there was an insect infestation in the upstairs master bathroom all over ceilings, walls, shower. So sent host pictures, and they were sending someone next day to clean, then the following day to treat. Then, when their worker came out to clean not only master bathroom, also kitchen light that was full of insects, he noticed the upstairs shower water was not working, so called host once again. They were sending plumber out, but late in the day, and my son’s rehearsal dinner was that evening so had to go rent a hotel room to shower for myself and family. Day 3 we received Amazon delivery of toilet paper, too late, and they treated for insects. But, now we had no hot water to shower!!More to story! Where’s my promised credit!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

jordan s.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Some difficultly arriving, but was refunded for that night. Honestly, the bedding, shower and kitchen made it for us! Coffee, fresh fruit… THE MOST COMFORTABLE BEDDING! Some maintenance was being done, but he was quite downstairs and very handy if we needed him
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shamar J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

About the host

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My name is Alexander, and I am a young sailor in the United States Navy. I enjoy traveling, surfing, and cool architecture. I love being a host because it gives me the opportunity to make a real impact in people’s lives. Housing can too often be unaffordable and burdened by uncertainty. My mission through hosting is to make sure that is not the case. I always try to offer affordable and fun housing, making your getaway as seamless and enjoyable as possible-because that is what you deserve and what I love to do!
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